Rolling Stone magazine did a Q&A with James Hetfield and asked the Metallica frontman if after taking a break from touring, how he felt about doing such a big outing this summer. “We’re looking forward to spreading this new lust for life we have,” he said. “There’s a new strength in Metallica that’s never been there before. There are still fearful parts, too. But I’m pretty well set up. And I’m really proud of the new music. I think we did something where the pedal does not let up.”